Merck & Co.

Job Description

A great opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Biotech Associate within our new state of the art single use multi-product biotech facility

The Manufacturing Biotech Associate will work in a manufacturing self-directed shift team to deliver batch operations successfully, identify and resolve issues in order to allow the site to deliver for our patients in a culture that supports Quality, EHS, Learning and Continuous improvement.

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation, and leadership to carry out the following:

• Demonstrate success in a team environment in either a project or work-related activities.
• troubleshooting competency.
• Responsible for the preparation, operation and monitoring of equipment, use of business systems and carrying out tasks including but not limited to the cleaning, validation, in-process testing.
• Progression of an automated recipe using paperless technology in order to generate the drug substance through inoculation and cell culturing activities directing to filtration and purification of the product.
• Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders across numerous departments.
• Setting up the single use equipment between runs, carrying out the production process according to world class GMP and EHS principles.
• Optimise and improve the processing activities through use of standard work and lean processing techniques while supporting operations team to consistently deliver on specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Escalate issues as appropriate to Process Lead.
• Carry out the production process to world class GMP and EHS standards while driving to optimise and improve the processing activities through use of standard work and lean processing techniques.
• Focus on delivery to the patient through our culture of commitment to safety, focusing on right first time in everything we do and concentrating on the engagement and development of self and peers.
• Motivated to be an inspiring member of a high performing team and continue to develop as a Bioprocess associate

Qualifications

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Level 7 qualification in a science or engineering discipline
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry or equivalent
• Experience in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment Experience in a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment would be desirable.
• Good understanding in the production of biologic drug substance and experience an advantage.
• Ability to work as part of a shift team and on own initiative in a constructive manner.
• Ability to think logically and be proactive under pressure.
• Flexible and self-motivated

As a company, we are committed to 'Inventing for Life' in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Analytical Problem Solving, Applied Engineering, Biological Manufacturing, Biopharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Business Systems, Cell Cultures, Computer Literacy, Data Entry, Equipment Maintenance, GMP Compliance, GMP Documentation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Maintenance Processes, Management Process, Manufacturing Documentation, Manufacturing Environments, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Quality Control, Mechatronics, Media Preparation, Pharmacy Regulation, Process Improvements, Production Processes {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

06/18/2025

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